Guests enjoy the dance floor during last year’s Southern Junkie Prom at Fiddlesticks Farms. This year’s “Boots & Blessings”-themed fundraiser will be held Aug. 22 to help raise money for a new parish hall at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Greenwood.

Guests enjoy the dance floor during last year’s Southern Junkie Prom at Fiddlesticks Farms. This year’s “Boots & Blessings”-themed fundraiser will be held Aug. 22 to help raise money for a new parish hall at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Greenwood.

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Southern Junkie Prom returns with music, auctions and family fun

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
GREENWOOD - A night of music, dancing, games and auctions will help support the next chapter of St.
Luki, a Midland Police Department narcotics and patrol K-9, and his handler, Officer Romero, train in the hallways of Greenwood Intermediate School on Wednesday. The Midland Police Department, Midland ISD Police Department, sheriff’s department, Midland Fire Department and EMS participated in a threeday active shooter and emergency response training at the campus. GISD regularly allows emergency agencies to use its campuses for training.

Luki, a Midland Police Department narcotics and patrol K-9, and his handler, Officer Romero, train in the hallways of Greenwood Intermediate School on Wednesday. The Midland Police Department, Midland ISD Police Department, sheriff’s department, Midland Fire Department and EMS participated in a threeday active shooter and emergency response training at the campus. GISD regularly allows emergency agencies to use its campuses for training.

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Midland first responders conduct active shooter training at Greenwood campus

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Body GREENWOOD - Midland police, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and emergency medical crews conducted training exercises this week at the former Greenwood Intermediate School campus.
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Cotton Quick Take

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Body July 20, 2026 The Week Ahead Cotton enters the week with a relatively quiet economic calendar, leaving traders focused on geopolitical developments, weather, export demand, and speculative positioning ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve policy decision.
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Greenwood's Dylan Payton and Andrick Rodriguez competed at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon. Payton also qualified for the USA Track & Field U20 Championships and earned First-Team All-American honors in the championship 400-meter hurdles, while Rodriguez competed in the championship 400 and the club 4x400-meter relay.

Greenwood's Dylan Payton and Andrick Rodriguez competed at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon. Payton also qualified for the USA Track & Field U20 Championships and earned First-Team All-American honors in the championship 400-meter hurdles, while Rodriguez competed in the championship 400 and the club 4x400-meter relay.

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Payton, Rodriguez compete among nation's best in Oregon

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body EUGENE, OR - For four days in June, Greenwood athletes Dylan Payton and Andrick Rodriguez found themselves competing at the same venue as Olympians, college athletes and some of the nation's fastest high school runners.

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Greenwood athletes hosting summer camps for students

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body Greenwood ISD Athletics is once again offering a variety of summer sports camps for students of all ages, giving younger athletes the opportunity to develop their skills while working with Greenwood coaches and athletes.

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Rangers earn multiple all-district honors

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body GREENWOOD - The Greenwood Rangers closed out the District 3-4A baseball seasonwithastrongshowingin postseason honors, as several players were recognized for standout performances across offense, defense, and overall impact.
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